ZIP Code 51638 — Essex, IA

Page | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 51638 in Essex, IA has a population of 1,258 with a median household income of $59,107 and a median home value of $120,700 . The cost of living index is 46.1 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
1,258
Median Age
50.50
Male
624
Female
634

Race & Ethnicity

White
90.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
5.8%
Other
3.0%

Income

Median Household
$59,107
Mean Household
$78,615
Per Capita
$36,660
Below Poverty
12.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$120,700
Median Rent
$606
Total Units
623
Occupied
569
Owner Occupied
81.9%
Renter Occupied
18.1%
Median Year Built
1941
Vacant
54

Education

High School or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.9%
Graduate Degree 4.6%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
643
Unemployment
1.4%
Drive Alone
81.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.5%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

46.1
National average = 100. Below average by 53.9%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

51601
Shenandoah
6.3 mi
51632
Clarinda
8.3 mi
51636
Coin
9.1 mi
51645
Imogene
10.8 mi
51647
Northboro
11.5 mi
51639
Farragut
11.8 mi
51630
Blanchard
12.0 mi
51637
College springs
12.1 mi
51649
Randolph
15.4 mi
51573
Stanton
16.4 mi
64498
Westboro
16.5 mi
51640
Hamburg
17.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 51638?

ZIP code 51638 (Essex, IA) has a total population of 1,258 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51638?

The median household income in ZIP code 51638 is $59,107 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 51638 in?

ZIP code 51638 is primarily located in Essex, Iowa (IA).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 51638?

The median home value in ZIP code 51638 is $120,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 51638?

The median age in ZIP code 51638 is 50.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.